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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Atlanta Falcons for the third straight time on Sunday. The Bucs pulled away with a 31-24 victory in their first regular season game of the year, clinching their first win under head coach Dirk Koetter.

With the win, the Buccaneers now take the lead in the NFC South. Jameis Winston finished strong, completing 23 of 33 passes for four touchdowns and one interception. Winston got off to a slow start but was able to pick up the tempo and maintain that rhythm. His four touchdown passes were to tight end Brandon Myers, running back Charles Sims, tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins and wide receiver Mike Evans. Evans led the way on the receiving corps, racking up 5 receptions for 99 yards and 1 touchdown. He now has 16 career touchdown receptions and is tied for the 11th most in franchise history. Meanwhile, linebacker Kwon Alexander also had a standout performance contributing 17 tackles and one sack, 15 of which were solo. Roberto Aguayo had a flawless performance and managed to make all of his kicks.

Injury wise, Bucs defensive end Jacquies Smith who injured his right knee on Sunday during the game, had the knee in a full brace after the game and was walking with a crutch in the locker room, according to Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times.

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